Advantages: Cheap to eat out, lovely beaches, nice warm climate Disadvantages: Not much to do
Turkey is quite a popular holiday destination for the British due to its beautifully clear waters and warm climate. I stayed just outside Izmir for two weeks and I have to say that I have no intention of returning there again. Don't get me wrong - many people go there and find it a most beautiful place for a holiday and indeed you may love it. Well let me tell you why it was not for me.
I actually went out there after being invited by a friend of mine, who is Turkish. Most of the holiday was spent by the beach which is perfect for me because I like to relax in the sun when i'm on holiday - for me there is nothing better. The sea is gorgeous...so clear that when we went out to deep waters you could still see straight to the bottom. I can't stand waters where they are full of rocks and seaweed so the sea around this part of Turkey I ...
Advantages: Flight on time, meal was good, staff ok Disadvantages: old plane, no inflight entertainment, one toilet had no water on way out
I flew Heathrow to Izmir in Oct 07. Crew were ok, not as miserable as expected based on the reviews I had read. No in flight entertainment but meal on way out was very good. On arrival in Izmir one of my suitcases had been ripped on 2 sides. I filled in a damage report and was told to ring the airline.I got a Turkish friend to call on my behalf and was told by KTHY that I had to bring my suitcase to Izmir, which was 2 hours away and they would try and repair it. I explained I could not get there with a suitcase and a baby but they were not interested and did not offer alternative or any help. Most disappointing as suitcase not useable for return trip. ...
